Comparison

Mobileraker vs Key

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mobileraker

Control and monitor your Klipper 3D printer from your mobile device. Features include real-time print visualization, precision control, advanced monitoring, and file management.

Highlights
  • Real-time print visualization
  • Precision axis and temperature control
  • Advanced monitoring dashboard
  • Filament system management
  • Multi-printer fleet control
  • File management
  • Macro control
Features
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Take control of your Klipper 3D printing experience like never before! Mobileraker puts professional-grade monitoring and precision control right in your pocket, transforming how you interact with your printer. REVOLUTIONARY PRINTING CONTROL Unleash the full potential of your Klipper-powered printer with an intuitive interface that gives you complete command over every aspect of your printing process. From anywhere, anytime! POWERFUL FEATURES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS • Real-Time Print Visualization: Watch your designs come to life with GCode preview and live print tracking • Smart Print Management: Control jobs instantly with pause, resume, or stop functions while getting real-time progress updates • Precision Control Suite: Command all axes with pinpoint accuracy and perfectly manage temperatures across multiple extruders • Advanced Monitoring Dashboard: Visualize bed mesh data in stunning detail and track temperature fluctuations in real-time • Intelligent Filament System: Master your inventory with Spoolman integration and stay ahead of issues with filament sensor alerts • Fully Customizable Interface: Create your perfect command center by arranging controls exactly how you want them • Complete File Command: Upload, download, zip, edit, and manage files with unprecedented ease • Macro Mastery: Streamline complex operations with grouped GCode macros at your command • Multi-Printer Fleet Control: Manage your entire printing ecosystem from one powerful interface ENHANCED PRINTING EXPERIENCE • Multi-Camera Monitoring: Keep eyes on your print from every angle with advanced camera integration • Interactive GCode Console: Communicate directly with your printer through an intuitive command interface • Smart Notifications: Stay informed with customizable alerts about your print status, no matter where you are • Temperature Preset System: Switch between your most-used settings with lightning speed • Secure Remote Access*: Maintain rock-solid connections through Octoeverywhere, Obico, or your custom setup LEARN MORE Discover all capabilities and latest updates on Mobileraker's GitHub page. LEGAL INFORMATION Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/19183925/full-legal *Remote access requires connection through Octoeverywhere, Obico, or manual setup with VPN, reverse proxy, or similar.

About

Key

This application uses your device's microphone to capture and decode dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) signals in real-time. It displays the decoded numbers instantly on your screen, making it a useful tool for professionals and tech enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Real-time DTMF signal decoding
  • Uses device microphone
  • Displays decoded numbers instantly
  • Suitable for professionals
  • Useful for tech enthusiasts
Features
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Key-Tone-Decoder: Real-Time DTMF Signal Decoder Dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) signaling is a telecommunication system that facilitates communication between telephone equipment, other devices, and switching centers using voice-frequency tones over telephone lines. Key-Tone-Decoder leverages your iPhone's microphone to capture these DTMF signals, instantly decoding them and displaying the decoded numbers on your screen in real-time. Perfect for professionals and tech enthusiasts, Key-Tone-Decoder makes it easy to decode DTMF signals right from your device.

Screenshots

Mobileraker4 screens
Key4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mobileraker at 81% against Key's 0%. Mobileraker also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.9 vs 1.0). Key's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mobileraker is free to download; Key costs $0.99 up front. Mobileraker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Key asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mobileraker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobileraker has 890 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Mobileraker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Key's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mobileraker versus Key: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobilerakerKey
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.9 (890 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings890 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick SchmidtNANO ELECTRONICS RESEARCH MUHENDISLIK ARASTIRMA GELISTIRME LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

Mobileraker

All ratings890 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral11.9%
Negative7.1%

Key

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Mobileraker

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Webcam not working when printer is off
  • Socket errors and timeouts

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable dashboard layout
  • Persistent temperature/time prediction display
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Decimal support for temperature adjustments

Key

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mobileraker

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Supporter1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Base$4.991 Month
  • Gold$9.991 Month
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  • Yearly Supporter$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • Tip the Dev$2.00
  • Tip the Dev$4.00
  • Tip the Dev$9.00
Show 3 more
  • Tip the Dev$22.00
  • Lifetime Supporter Promotion$29.99
  • Lifetime Supporter$39.99
None

Key

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobileraker free?
Mobileraker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Key free?
Key costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobileraker or Key?
Mobileraker is rated higher. Mobileraker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 890 ratings, while Key averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mobileraker or Key have ads?
Mobileraker shows ads; Key does not.

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